Republic Day celebrated in Salem, Namakkal and Erode districts

Republic Day celebrated with enthusiasm in Salem, Namakkal, and Erode districts; police personnel and officials honored, cultural programs performed.

The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Salem, Namakkal, and Erode districts on Friday.

At the function held at Salem Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, District Collector S. Karmegam hoisted the national flag and received the guard of honour by the police. The Collector distributed Chief Minister’s medals to 166 police personnel for meritorious service, and 122 police personnel received appreciation certificates. Likewise, 77 officials from various departments also received appreciation certificates from the Collector. He also distributed welfare assistance worth ₹19.41 lakh to 30 beneficiaries.

Later, 1,667 students performed various cultural programmes. Salem City Commissioner B. Vijayakumari and District Superintendent of Police A.K. Arun Kabilan participated. Gram sabha meeting was held in all 385 panchayats in Salem district on Friday.

Namakkal District Collector S. Uma hoisted tri colour flag at the Republic Day function held on the Collectorate premises. The Collector and officials released white balloons and pigeons. The Collector distributed Chief Minister’s medals to 42 police personnel in the district and appreciation certificates to 34 police personnel.

Similarly, 287 officials from various departments also received appreciation certificates from the Collector. The Collector distributed welfare assistance to the tune of ₹87.45 lakh to 21 beneficiaries.

Later, 634 school students performed cultural programmes at the function.

Gram sabha meeting was held in all the 322 panchayats in the district. Ms. Uma participated in the meeting held at Thengalpalayam panchayat in Vennandur.